Unforgettable delegate experiences in Leeds

We have put together a selection of experiences that you can enjoy with your delegates;

(Leeds Food Tours – credit Conor Spencer)

As the unofficial foodie capital of the North, Leeds has an abundance of culinary experiences to enjoy. Leeds Food Tours creator Ellen has you covered, with hidden gem and street food tours indulging in a six-course feast across six different restaurants, you can enjoy this experience as a group while discovering the city.

Indulge in an Indian Food Tour of Leeds, which takes in four of the finest Indian restaurants in the city. We’re also proud to be home to The Chilli Shop, which has the largest collection of the chilli sauces featured on the popular YouTube show ‘Hot Ones’, and hosts similar chilli changes at various venues across the city.

For those with a sweet tooth, Leeds Chocolate Workshops offer deluxe truffle making at Novotel. For those who love their Spanish cuisine, tapas restaurant Ambiente host wine and sherry tasting year-round. Or, for the best seasonal, fresh and immersive experience, Harewood Food & Drink Project uses produce from the Harewood estate with creative concepts like their annual Magic By Moonlight dinner, foraging lunches, hop picking and make your own beer, botanical picking for your gin and more. Harewood House is a great option with large groups if you want to go outside of the city.

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If gin is more your thing, you can book on a Gin Journey, which takes in at least four of our fantastic city centre venues, along with five gin cocktails. In addition, Leeds is home to a rum distillery – Libations Rum – with tours, tasting and workshops, it will not disappoint if you book during your trip to Leeds.

Leeds Beer Tours are award-winning guided tours and experiences where you can explore over three hundred years of pub and brewery history across the city and sample some delicious brews. Leeds is home to many breweries which are happy to arrange a tour for your group to enjoy delicious brews, including Northern Monk Brewery and Springwell

Latitude has expanded from a bottle shop to a bar, restaurant and experience. Join them for wine tasting, masterclasses and more here.

Or if you’re more of a caffeine junkie, you can take a barista course at 200 Degrees Barista School.

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Ideal for a larger group, a guided walking tour is the perfect way to discover the vibrant city of Leeds and inspire your itinerary during your visit. Uncover the rich history, culture, and hidden gems, taking in everything from historic landmarks to modern marvels. These expert guides will lead you on an unforgettable journey through the city at the heart of Yorkshire: Tours of Leeds, Leeds Walking Tours, Leeds City Walking Tours, Leeds Civic Trust, Walking Tours in Leeds, Yorkshire’s Best Guides.

If your group would like to behind the scenes access and expert insights into iconic buildings, you’re spoiled for choice with Kirkgate Market, The Leeds Library, Temple Newsam and Kirkstall Abbey all offering experiences.

Looking for something a little more niche? Experience the rich legacy of the most successful club in English cricketing history with a tour of Headingley Stadium offered by the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation or step into the beloved world of Emmerdale with an immersive Village Tour, where you’ll visit iconic filming locations and uncover behind-the-scenes secrets of this beloved British soap opera. Or, if you’re feeling brave, try a Ghost Night tour of Armley Mills or Goth Tour with Leeds Nomad.

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Get hands-on and creative with these arts and crafts experiences in Leeds.

Paint a variety of themes and subjects alongside a cocktail or two at Pinot and Picasso. With a range of various packages, you can even rent the space privately for your own team building painting event.

Paint your own pottery at Jackrabbits Pottery, enjoy with a delicious drink and a cake. At Tadatuft you can make your own rug through the means of tufting. A very cool venue inside a Grade II listed former church, Left Bank Leeds has a calendar of unique workshops with everything from lip balm making and queer crafts to textile art and dog life drawing! The historic Sunny Bank Mills, in the heart of Farsley village, is a day out in itself. There’s a gallery, gift shop and tea room along with a range of workshops to explore including stained glass making, botanical printing, weaving and more. Join the expert team from The Sculpture Gallery inside the Corn Exchange for stone carving lessons.

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Do you have an extra competitive team? Boom Battle Bar is Leeds’ most competitive game bar featuring beer pong, augmented reality, shuffleboard, darts, beer pong, crazy golf, all under one roof.

Black Cat Club is the newest bar on the block offering darts and shuffle board as well as sports on the big screens. For serious gaming, Arcade Club is Europe’s largest free play video arcade with wall to wall arcades, pinballs and modern gaming with family and 18+ only sessions.

There’s bowling at Tenpin or Roxy Lanes, Shuffleboard at Box Leeds and Electric Shuffle, darts at Flight Club, crazy golf at Junkyard Golf Club or beer pong at Roxy Ball Room. See if you can beat the clock at one of the city’s escape games, such as Tik Tok Unlock and Escape Hunt.

Pixel Bar and NQ64 offer cocktails with retro gaming and arcades, try out axe-throwing at Whistle Punks, or for games and karaoke try out Carousel.

Most venues can be privatised, or semi private, some have got smaller private rooms and some will do full private hire for your company depending on the size of your team.

(Leeds Dock Paddle Boarding – credit A.Horsley Visit Leeds)

An exciting urban outdoor adventure, Paddleboarding through the heart of Leeds Dock for an unique and unforgettable experience! They offer sessions for all levels of abilities, as well as water polo sessions, only during the warmer months.

Why not check out the Penguin Experience whilst exploring Lotherton’s Wildlife World? Wobble, Bilbo and the gang will be ready and waiting as you take charge of feeding time. You’ll deliver them a fish supper and have the opportunity to watch them in action up-close – on land and in the water  – from the viewing platform.